My JVC miniDV cam has developed a problem. When I turned it on yesterday, it immediately started to zoom in to 10x without me touching anything. To take video, I had to manually zoom out and hold the switch on the zoom-out position. As soon as I release it, it zooms in again. The switch is also used for FF and REW in vcr mode. After fiddling with it for a while, the REW function, which is the same as the zoom-in position, no longer work. Does it sound like a mechanical issue? would it cost a lot to replace the switch? (got it on eBay in 2003 for $200 so want to know if it's worth repairing). TIA
miniDV cam problem
Jun 20, 2005
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Replace the switch. The main job is to unassemble, and work with the surface mount technology soldering, if it is an SMD type switch.
You will have to order a new switch from JVC.
Since much of the assembly is very delicate, you may run in to some problems if you are not used to this type of work. You will also require the proper soldering station to change the switch.
Jerry G. ======
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